Agawam High School - Sachem Yearbook (Agawam, MA)

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C LASS POEM As a crimson, dauntless banner Flaunts beneath a frowning sky, We go forth into the battle, Our hopes, our faith, our spirits high. As the shadows twist and lengthen, Where they creep upon the earth, We shall strive to win protection For this fair land of our birth. As we stumble through the darkness, Though rough and drear the way, We know that stormy skies will brighten, To bring forth a better day. As the farmer reaps his harvest From the bounty of his field, So may we be rich rewarded In the fruits that full lives yield. Prepare, go forth, be not afraid, Oh, class of forty'four. Today we strive, tomorrow comes The peace that follows war. — Virginia Fieldstad [29]

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ROBERT BacKSTROM, President Aw Keeley, Secretary Ellen Letexdre, Vice-President Raoul Sands, Treasurer

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GIFTS Gi-oria Aldrich Glamour Magazine In your nicely tailored clothes Within this book you could pose. Claire Barden Bowling Pin With this lucky bowling pin A lot of games you’re sure to win. Ralph Barker Test Tube If a chemist you’d like to be, This tube will be a necessity. Jean Blackburn Music Book We know a great singer you’ll be soon; This music book will help keep you in tune. Thomas Blanchard Fish Hook When you go fishing down by the brook, Just take along this extra fish hook. Joyce Bowe Dancing Slipper For waltzes, fox trots, rumbas, too This dancing slipper we have for you. Marjorie Brayton Joke Book If you ever meet some very dull folks, Just read to them this book of jokes. Ernest Brusseau Music Score Here’s for you a music score — Now get busy and write some more. Frank Caroleo Sinatra Bow-Tie Wear this tie and maybe you Will become a crooner too. William Cascella Car Many kids travel with you on the road; Here’s another car to help you carry the load. Joyce Casiello Lipstick To bring your cheerful smile to light Wear this lipstick red and bright. Jerry Cassidy Pencil A pencil for your thoughtful brain — Let’s hope it will remain the same. Eleanor Castellini Record When dancing you so quickly move, A swing record’s right in the groove.” Donald Catciiepauch Bright Necktie Your personality is so bright This tie for you will be just right. Wanda Chmielewski Flower This flower we present, for who Could want a nicer friend than you? Kenneth Clarke Red Feather When you go hunting and want to have some fun, Just show a bull this feather and then run. Rose Cole 1 Rose A rose you are, and have the power Of grace and beauty like that flower. Florence Conkey Ankle Sox Square dancing is your delight — These ankle sox should be just right. Dorothy Cooper Green Pin This little pin will really be keen For a girl who looks so nice in green. Margaret Craigie Perfume For a girl as sweet as you Perfume, surely, is your due. Alice Deforce Stationery With this stationery you could bring joy To that certain sailor boy. Phil DePai.ma Lucky Charm When you go out to sea someday, This charm will bring plenty of luck your way. Henry Drewnowski Horse If a horse you ever should need, Here is one you don’t have to feed. John Duplessis Nail Polish A bottle of nail polish for your thumb, On which you may stick your wad of gum. Henry Earle A Comb This comb will help you get that wave That makes the girls all sigh and rave. Joyce Fell Earrings Since earrings seem to add to your grace, Here is another pair to adorn your face. Virginia Fieldstad Bells A quieter girl could never be found; Wear these bells so we’ll know you’re around. Henry Fortier Cough Drops For your cough we give you these; They’ll help prevent that awful wheeze. Lois Fournier Pretty Pin You’re dainty, sweet, and feminine, too — This matching pin's our gift to you. William Fusco Medal You are a gentleman, one of few So this medal we give to you. Evelyn Giordano Mirror This mirror reflects your lovely face 'Poo bad it can’t your poise and grace. Dorothy Goyettf. Sky-blue Bow For you a bow like azure skies To contrast with your warm brown eyes. [30]